Inkwell Cane

Inkwell Cane
The leather covered spherical handle has a button which when depressed opens to reveal a decorated brass cover, operate the lever and the top springs open to reveal a glass inkwell, when closed the inner mechanism, the inkwell is sealed to prevent spillage. Mounted on a hardwood shaft with a brass ferrule.
Some minor losses to the leather covering.
Similar example cane be seen in “Cane Curiosa” page 157, items 14/3 and 14/4
Circa 1880
Length 31.5 inches (80cm)